The baby name Aglaya is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: ə-GLAY-ə (əˈɡleɪə); Russian: ah-GLAH-yah (ɐˈɡlajə).
Aglaya is Greek in Origin.
The baby name Aglaya is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced English: ə-GLAY-ə (əˈɡleɪə); Russian: ah-GLAH-yah (ɐˈɡlajə).
Aglaya is Greek in Origin.
Aglaya is the Russian form of Aglaia, a name from ancient Greek Ἀγλαΐα, derived from aglaos/aglaia meaning “splendor, beauty, brilliance.” In myth, Aglaia (also called Charis) is one of the Three Graces, personifying radiant charm and glory, which anchors the name’s luminous meaning. Through Byzantine and later Orthodox transmission, the name entered Slavic use; in some calendars it aligns with Saint Aglae (Aglaida) of Rome, giving it occasional ecclesiastical footing beyond its mythic roots.
In Russia the name gained currency among the educated classes in the 18th–19th centuries and is memorably borne by Aglaya Ivanovna in Dostoevsky’s The Idiot. It remains uncommon today, lending it a distinctive, vintage aura. International variants and spellings include Aglaia (Greek/English), Aglaja (German/Scandinavian transliteration), Aglaé or Aglae (French), and Aglaida (Church Slavonic form).
Aglaya is a rare name. There are only 44 recorded uses of it in our data, from 14 countries.
| Name | Last Name(s) | Mother | Mother famous for | Fame Level | Father | Father famous for | Fame Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aglaya | Tarasova | Kseniya Rappoport | film director | ★★★★★ |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QA | 0 | #106 | 1 | 7,011 | |
| RU | 0 | #194 | 1 | 3,641 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #229 | 3 | 3,559 |
| KZ | Girls | 0 | #332 | 1 | 5,862 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #478 | 21 | 11,913 |
| RU | Boys | 0 | #526 | 1 | 12,621 |
| PS | Girls | 0 | #547 | 1 | 10,981 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| IL | Girls | 0 | #645 | 1 | 11,648 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #914 | 2 | 14,098 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #992 | 1 | 12,708 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,150 | 3 | 16,140 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,253 | 2 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,266 | 2 | 17,781 |
Aglaya is popular in 14 countries — most recent births per country:
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